6640--501 - Stability Chamber
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the New Mexico VA Health Care System in Albuquerque, is seeking Stability Chambers through a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ). This procurement aims to replace existing chambers over 10 years old to ensure the quality, safety, and efficacy of drug products. The solicitation is full and open. Quotes are due May 28, 2026, at 10:00 AM PT.
Scope of Work
The requirement includes the provision of two PH034 Pharmaceutical Chambers along with associated items: two 1-year subscriptions to SenSolv SUB, two DEHCMP Compressed Air Connections, two Kason 171 Series Edgemount Magnetic Latches, and two SH034SS Open Wire Stainless Steel Shelves.
Key services include:
- Installation: White Glove Service (delivery, uncrating, debris removal, caster installation, final placement, basic start-up, owner training).
- Commissioning, Calibration, and Qualification: IQ, OQ, and PQ mapping tests (load provided by client), traceable to NIST.
- Salient Characteristics: Chambers must meet 25°C/60%RH, 30°C/65%RH, and 40°C/75%RH.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) for Commercial Products and Services.
- NAICS Code: 334512 (Small Business Size Standard: 650 employees).
- PSC: 6640 (Laboratory Equipment And Supplies).
- Set-Aside: Full and Open.
- Place of Performance: New Mexico VA Health Care System, 1501 San Pedro SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108.
- Delivery Timeline: Equipment delivery no later than 3 months after receipt of contract; all services completed no later than 6 months after receipt of contract.
Submission & Evaluation
- Response Deadline: May 28, 2026, at 10:00 AM PT.
- Submission Requirements:
- Signed and dated offers.
- Technical description of items, including product literature.
- Terms of any express warranty, price, and discount terms.
- "Remit to" address if different.
- Completed FAR 52.212-3 representations and certifications (electronically via SAM.gov).
- Acknowledgment of solicitation amendments.
- Statement of agreement with solicitation terms and conditions, or list exceptions with rationale.
- If not the OEM: Letter of Authorization from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).
- If offering an "equal" item: Clearly identify manufacturer, make/model, and all salient characteristics met/not met.
- Evaluation: Award will be based on evaluation of quotes in accordance with Simplified Acquisition Procedures of FAR 12. The Government intends to award without discussions.
- Eligibility: Offerors must be an OEM, authorized dealer, distributor, or reseller. No used, refurbished, remanufactured, gray market, or counterfeit items are permitted.
- Questions: Submit in writing via email to Jasmine Pressley-Barnard (jasmine.pressley-barnard@va.gov).
Applicable Clauses
Key clauses include FAR 52.212-1 (Instructions to Offerors), FAR 52.219-14 (Limitations on Subcontracting - note: applies to set-aside contracts), FAR 52.211-6 (Brand Name or Equal), FAR 52.212-4 (Contract Terms and Conditions), and VAAR 852.212-71 (Gray Market and Counterfeit Items).